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PLEASE HELP QUICK! I don’t understand this question-example-1

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Answer of the question:5.6
User Hinotf
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Answer:

51/9 or 5 2/3

Explanation:

First, multiply both sides by b-1 using the distributive property.

6/(b-1)=9/7

6=9(b-1)/7

6=(9b-9)/7 Multiply both sides by 7.

42 = 9b-9 Add 9 to both sides.

51 = 9b Divide both sides by 9.

b = 51/9 or 5 2/3

User Vikram Belde
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